Change Consultant – Senior Consultant, Assistant Manager

Grant Thornton UK; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Change Consultant to join their dynamic Consulting practice. This role offers the chance to work on exciting projects with industry-leading clients, driving change and innovation across diverse sectors. You will leverage your expertise in change management methodologies to deliver impactful results while collaborating with a talented team. The firm values fresh thinking and diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where your authentic self can thrive. If you are passionate about making a difference and growing your career in a supportive setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employer Pension Contributions

Career Progression

Health Insurance Discount

Onsite Gym

Employee Assistance Programme

Fresh Fruit Daily

Bike to Work Scheme

Pay Day Breakfast

Life Assurance Scheme

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-6 years of relevant experience in consulting or corporate.
• Strong academic record required for the third level degree.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to solve complex issues and deliver strategic recommendations.
• Support the delivery of client projects and manage team performance.

Skills

Change Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication Skills

Project Management

Process Improvement

Education

Third Level Degree

Tools

WorkDay

SAP

Oracle

Job description

We are Grant Thornton. We go beyond business as usual, so you can too.

At Grant Thornton Ireland, we have over 3,000 people in 10 offices across Ireland, the Isle of Man, Gibraltar and Bermuda with a presence in over 130 countries globally, most recently merging with Grant Thornton US. Our most valuable asset is our people and this transformational step, combines the expertise and reach of both firms, creating tremendous growth and development opportunities for each individual at our firm.

We work as trusted advisors and are dedicated to supporting clients across the public and private sector bringing our specialist knowledge and global presence to help businesses succeed. Whether it’s collaborating to build thriving communities, working alongside regulators and financial institutions to build trust, or partnering with a diverse range of businesses, we will address the issues that matter most.

At Grant Thornton Ireland we don’t just predict your future, we build it.

A Career at Grant Thornton

If you are looking for a more fulfilling role in professional services, at Grant Thornton, we do things differently. We value fresh thinking, collaboration and diversity, building an inclusive working environment open to all. We are here to support you in the development of your career, provide flexibility where required and respect and value your experience.

We want you to bring your authentic self to work and be at your best – it’s how it should be.

Job Description & Summary

We are seeking a Change Consultant, to be part of our Consulting practice. The role offers a chance to contribute to and support a variety of client engagements, helping drive project team success. You will have exposure to a variety of clients and the opportunity to lead on exciting and challenging projects and be responsible for providing regular updates to the Director and Partner team. The role will provide an excellent opportunity to cultivate a long-term, sustainable career in a dynamic and rapidly growing area of our business.

Embrace the possibility to apply – you don’t need to meet every single requirement. We would love to hear from you!

Join a Dynamic Team Driving Change

Our Consulting practice is part of our wider Consulting and Advisory services, made up of both industry leads and subject matter experts, driving change and innovation across this ever-growing department. Our consultants possess transferable skills and collaborate across various teams within the Consulting, Advisory department, applying expertise in project management, stakeholder management, communication and process improvement to drive impactful results.

As a Change Consultant, you will have the opportunity to work alongside industry-leading clients across diverse sectors on areas such as organisational change, process improvement, and strategic transformation. The role will be focused on leveraging your expertise in change management methodologies and driving successful change initiatives across a range of organisations.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Collaborating with clients to solve complex issues by conducting in-depth research, leading and supporting workshops, performing comprehensive analysis and delivering strategic recommendations, all while leveraging a combination of expertise, industry insights, cutting-edge tools and technology.

• Supporting the delivery of client projects and workstreams by devising strategic work plans, managing team performance and financials, and ensuring the production of exceptional, high-quality deliverables (e.g. formal reports, presentations etc.).

• Working with clients in Ireland and internationally to deliver the successful delivery of projects, ensuring alignment with their strategic goals and objectives.

• Engaging with diverse stakeholders and establishing yourself as a subject matter expert both within client organisations and by colleagues.

• Supporting the end-to-end delivery of client Change projects, from initiation through to successful completion.

• Building strong relationships with project stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution and successful client delivery.

Skills and Experience

Education and Certifications

• A third level degree, with a strong academic record.

• Leading HR Digital Transformation with hands-on experience in designing, building and implementing technology solutions (e.g. WorkDay, SAP, Oracle).

• A minimum of 2 – 6 years of relevant experience, preferably within a Consulting or corporate environment.

Skills and Competencies

The candidate must have proven expertise and experience in at least two (and ideally more) of the following areas:

• Designing and implementing Operating Models and Organisational Structures.

• Developing and delivering large scale change programmes.

• Developing and delivering Learning and Development programmes.

• Managing end-to-end Change Management processes, including Change Leadership; Stakeholder Engagement; Cultural and Behavioural Change; Learning and Development.

• Organisational Structure Transition Management.

In addition to the credentials listed above, candidates must also have:

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent written skills with the ability to create comprehensive reports and compelling presentations.

• Proven ability to collaborate and deliver results in multi-disciplinary teams.

• Strong multi-tasking abilities and the ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

• Proficiency in building strong networks and fostering client relationships.

• Proven ability to thrive and deliver results under pressure.

• Demonstrate strong leadership and people management skills.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Excellent MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Life at Grant Thornton

Reward and benefits:

Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish. We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive.

We offer an excellent range of rewards and benefits to suit your lifestyle:

• Employer Pension Contributions

• Career progression with an annual promotion cycle (dependent on eligibility)

• Professional subscriptions paid

• Health insurance group scheme discount

• Annual flu vaccination

• Onsite gym (Dublin)

• Employee assistance programme

• Fresh fruit in each office daily

• Bike to Work scheme

• Pay day breakfast

• Be Well initiative

• Travel ticket schemes

• Funded sports and social events

• Life assurance scheme

• Employee discounts

Find out more about the benefits at Grant Thornton here: Our Benefits | Grant Thornton.

Flexible working environment:

At Grant Thornton we promote a flexible working environment and are currently support a hybrid working model. We also offer employees the opportunity to avail of a compressed working week the Friday before each Bank Holiday and every week from June – August inclusive. This allows employees the opportunity to finish at 3pm on a Friday, subject to client approval.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:

At Grant Thornton, we provide equitable opportunities for all our colleagues. We are a responsible, sustainable business where Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) are at the forefront of our workplace culture agenda. Today, we continue to build and develop on our existing ED&I structure and strategy to meet our workplace culture needs. People are at the heart of our business and teams built with varied backgrounds, racial differences, cultures, sexual orientations, religious orientations, ages, gender identities, abilities and family types present diverse viewpoints which need to be heard and valued.

We are all at our best when we are able to be ourselves and we view integrity and authenticity as integral values to bring to our day-to-day work-life at the Firm. We are excited to see the personality and perspectives you will bring to our team because we know we will all benefit from them. Diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision-making, improves the quality of our delivery and helps us to meet the needs of our clients. Our Firm is built on people and their ideas, so we want to hear all the new perspectives and fresh thinking you have to offer. You form the bedrock of our Firm’s best-practice principles, and we will champion you as leaders from day one.

Recognition:

We want to create a culture of recognition and celebrate success, by saying thank you to people who surpass our expectations and recognising the right values and behaviours. Our Shout Out recognition scheme is our way of highlighting and promoting achievements. Whether you simply want to say thank you, celebrate a special occasion or give an award for doing something exceptional, you can do all of this and more through the scheme.We also offer a defined contribution pension and life assurance.

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